Budget delivers sports boost

Sports facilities in a number of north-west Queensland centres will be improved after allocations in the State Budget.

More than $500,000 has been allocated for a multi-purpose area at Doomadgee, while Boulia's new indoor centre will get $1 million.

A total of $1.5 million has also been allocated for the relocation of rodeo facilities from Mount Isa's Kalkadoon Park to a Buchanan Park outdoor events area.

The Member for Mount Isa, Tony McGrady, says the future of the $5 million project is now in the hands of the city council and community.

"At least you have a Government that's up front, rather than wait another two, three, four years - this is a good proposal - if the community don't want it, no problems, but at least the money is there on the table now," he said.

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